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Wisdom names span from the Greek "Sophia" to the Hebrew "Chochma" to the Sanskrit "Prajna." They signal intellectual virtue across every major naming tradition.

Names meaning "wisdom" — key facts

  • 240 names contain the meaning "wisdom"
  • 179 gender-specific names, plus 30 gender-neutral
  • Names meaning "wisdom" appear in Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Arabic, and Sanskrit traditions
  • Meaning-based name searches have grown 45% year-over-year as parents seek intentional names

Girl Names Meaning "Wisdom"

151 girl names with this meaning

#5
Greece
wisdom
#55
France
wisdom
#109
Greece
Goddess of wisdom and warfare
#525
American
Wisdom; intelligence
#530
Scotland
Knowledge or wisdom.
#539
Japan
wisdom, beauty
#567
Hungarian
Wisdom
#571
Japan
child of wisdom
#624
Ireland
Wisdom
#705
American
Wisdom (derived from Sonia)
#739
India
Knowledge; wisdom
#785
Japan
beautiful wisdom
#842
Arabic
The one who has the gift of great wisdom
#878
Korea
wisdom, intelligence
#890
Japan
ocean, assistance, wisdom
#925
Spanish
Possible combination of names Minerva and Elva, with Minerva meaning 'goddess of wisdom'.
#962
India
wisdom
#985
Hebrew
Wisdom
#1011
Greece
wisdom
#1029
Greek
Wisdom
#1036
Japan
A child of wisdom or knowledge (知, chi meaning 'wisdom' and 子, ko meaning 'child')
#1038
Greek
wisdom
#1039
American
A diminutive form of 'Sonja' or 'Sonia', often interpreted as 'wisdom' from the Slavic roots.
#1042
American
Wisdom
#1065
Japan
Knowledge and wisdom
#1074
American
a modern variant of names like Jaidy or Jade, symbolizing wisdom and beauty
#1083
Japanese
Wisdom, knowledge
#1129
American
Knowledge, wisdom
#1140
Japan
Wisdom, Map
#1151
American
a modern name, possibly derived from Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom
#1176
India
Knowledge or wisdom
#1187
Greece
Sophia - wisdom
#1207
Latin
of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom
#1225
Greece
Goddess of wisdom and warfare
#1277
Japan
智恵美 (wisdom, beauty)
#1290
Spanish
Wisdom, Mary
#1295
American
Wisdom
#1299
American
A variant of the name Sonya, meaning 'wisdom'
#1307
Russia↑ Rising
wisdom
#1316
Arabic
wisdom
#1319
Arabic
Wisdom
#1338
Eastern Europe
Wisdom
#1348
American
wisdom, intelligence
#1364
Italy
beautiful wisdom
#1427
India
Knowledge, wisdom
#1467
American
wisdom
#1480
France
Wisdom.
#1497
American
Inspired by the name 'Tomiko', meaning 'child of wisdom'.
#1502
Italian
wisdom — from Hypatia
#1516
Greece
a combination of 'mia' meaning 'one' and 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom', translating to 'one wisdom'
#1534
Modern coinage
life and wisdom — from Eva and Sophia
#1536
Modern coinage
grace and wisdom — from Anna and Sofia
#1537
Modern coinage
grace and wisdom — from Anna and Sophia
#1538
Japanese
wisdom, knowledge
#1560
Japanese
wisdom or intellect.
#1562
English
Prudence, meaning 'caution', 'wisdom', or 'discretion'.
#1563
African
Anansa is derived from the Akan language in Ghana meaning 'spider', a symbol of wisdom and creativity in many African cu
#1569
American
A combination of 'Sophie', meaning 'wisdom', and 'Marie', meaning 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'.
#1581
Japanese
child of wisdom
#1581
American
A modern creation possibly derived from names like Dalia or Elijah, conveying ideas of beauty or divine wisdom.
#1586
Cambodian
The name means 'wisdom' or 'knowledge'
#1603
Japanese
wisdom, beauty
#1628
English
Wisdom
#1637
Cambodia
wisdom
#1643
Greece
A variant of Sophia, meaning 'wisdom'.
#1668
Spanish
grace — from Ana and wisdom — from Sofia
#1688
Italy
wisdom
#1689
American
a blend of 'Sophia', meaning 'wisdom', and 'Lauren', meaning 'from Laurentum or laurel tree', often associated with vict
#1695
Korean
A name that suggests wisdom and serenity
#1698
American
Possibly related to variants of the name 'Quinn', signaling intelligence and wisdom.
#1716
Various countries
wisdom
#1724
American
Wisdom.
#1739
American
A modern variation combining 'Harley', which means 'from the hare's meadow', and 'Quinn', which means 'wisdom' or 'couns
#1745
South Korea
wisdom, garden
#1755
Arabic
A woman of great eloquence and wisdom
#1765
Japanese
child of wisdom
#1778
Modern coinage
life; wisdom — from Ava and Sophia
#1804
Modern coinage
light, wisdom — from Ella and Sophia
#1851
Japan
paths of wisdom, beautiful path
#1865
Japan
A child of wisdom or reason (恵理子)
#1877
American
Derived from Athena, the goddess of wisdom
#1895
Sanskrit
knowledge or wisdom
#1896
Greek
wisdom
#1934
Indonesia
Knowledge, wisdom
#1935
Latin
A variant of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare.
#1939
Russian
Wisdom
#1949
Japan
a person who has wisdom
#1978
Sanskrit
knowledge, wisdom
#1989
Tamil
intellect, wisdom
#1991
Japanese
wisdom, knowledge
#1995
Japanese
child of wisdom
#1999
African
Meaning 'to be wise' or 'wisdom' in various African languages
#2078
American
Graceful and full of wisdom
#3525
Spain↑ Rising
graceful; a combination of Ana and Sofia, meaning 'grace' and 'wisdom'
#4171
Poland↑ Rising
Wisdom
#4184
Greece↑ Rising
Derived from Athena, meaning 'goddess of wisdom and warfare'.
#4976
India↑ Rising
Knowledge, sacred knowledge or wisdom.
#5378
Slavic countries↑ Rising
wisdom
#5885
Greek
Wisdom
#6739
India
Intellect, Wisdom
#8781
American
a gemstone that symbolizes wisdom, royalty, and faithfulness
#8801
Russia↑ Rising
wisdom
#9014
India↑ Rising
intellect, wisdom
#9253
Slavic countries
knowledge, wisdom
#9640
Greece
goddess of wisdom
Greek
Derived from Athena, goddess of wisdom
American↑ Rising
Wisdom, intelligence
American
an adaptation of the name 'Sybil' or 'Sidella', conveying a sense of wisdom and oracle
South Korea↑ Rising
Wisdom and excellence
American
Descendant of Connall, or 'intelligent' or 'wisdom'
American↑ Rising
A combination of 'Sophia' and 'Rose', where Sophia means 'wisdom' and Rose symbolizes love and beauty.
India
Knowledge, wisdom.
Hungary↑ Rising
wisdom
Greek
Knowledge, understanding; one who brings wisdom
Modern coinage↑ Rising
wisdom — from Sophia
American↑ Rising
Wisdom and grace.
India↑ Rising
Wisdom, knowledge, intelligence.
India↑ Rising
Wisdom
Greece
goddess of wisdom and war
American
knowledge, wisdom

Boy Names Meaning "Wisdom"

59 boy names with this meaning

#502
Norway
The name refers to the chief god in Norse mythology, associated with wisdom, healing, death, knowledge, and war.
#534
Japanese
can mean 'education' or 'wisdom' depending on the kanji used
#683
United Kingdom
a mythical creature, a griffin, symbolizing strength and wisdom
#702
Arabic
One who is full of wisdom
#788
Japan
man of wisdom
#821
Vietnam
A combination name, where 'Minh' means 'bright' or 'intelligent' and 'Tri' means 'wisdom'.
#830
South Korea
wisdom and treasure
#838
Japan
one second, one wisdom
#853
India
knowledge or wisdom
#897
India
A name meaning 'one who is wise' or 'of great wisdom'.
#1007
Latin
Oracle or possessor of wisdom
#1072
Japan
智 (wisdom)
#1076
Nepal
wisdom
#1144
Germanic
Wisdom protector
#1198
Finland
God's wisdom
#1372
West Africa
a person of great wisdom
#1418
English
Gray or grey color, often associated with maturity and wisdom.
#1447
China
智慧 (Zhì huì) - wisdom
#1482
Japan
Year, One, Wisdom (秀一)
#1602
Korean
A combination of elements related to wisdom and intellect.
#1632
Nigeria
God gives wisdom
#1860
English
wisdom
#1865
American
A variant of the name ‘Raven’, symbolizing wisdom and intelligence
#1975
Spain
protector-wise, protector of wisdom
#3797
Arabic↑ Rising
knowledge, wisdom
#4763
India↑ Rising
one who has immense knowledge and wisdom
#5198
Arabic↑ Rising
He who is bright and shining, representing wisdom.
#5697
Arabic↑ Rising
knowledge, wisdom
#7157
India
one who is knowledgeable or enlightened; derived from 'Veda', indicating wisdom
#8380
Greece
The name refers to a centaur in Greek mythology who was known for his wisdom, healing abilities, and musical talent.
#8453
Iran↑ Rising
Knowledge, wisdom
#8552
Korean↑ Rising
Wisdom, Treasure
#8609
Vietnam
wisdom, intelligence
#8938
Greek↑ Rising
a mythical figure associated with healing and wisdom
#9485
India↑ Rising
wisdom; intelligence
American↑ Rising
wisdom, knowledge
Korea
wisdom, knowledge
South Korea↑ Rising
wisdom and knowledge
Japanese
Turtle, wisdom
Mongolia↑ Rising
wisdom, knowledge
Iran
A mythical character in Persian literature, often associated with wisdom and loyalty.
China
Wisdom and source or garden
Arabic
Aaraf (عَارَفَ) can mean 'to recognize' or 'to know', implying a sense of wisdom or familiarity.
American
Tyton is derived from the Latin word 'tyto', meaning 'owl', which symbolizes wisdom and knowledge.
China
Wisdom
Persian
Knowledge; wisdom.
American
Derived from 'dragon,' symbolizing strength, power, and wisdom.
South Korea
wisdom and calm
Arabic
To be plentiful, one who brings wisdom
Afghanistan
wisdom of God (حكمة الله)
Somalia↑ Rising
One who has wisdom
American
Pursuant of truth, a seeker of wisdom
China
manifestation of wisdom and intelligence
Greece
Wisdom, a wise man
India
knowledge, wisdom
Japanese
Tai = great; chi = wisdom or intellect
Arabic
wisdom
India
Knowledge or wisdom
India
knowledge, wisdom

Unisex Names Meaning "Wisdom"

30 gender-neutral names with this meaning

#568
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#595
Cambodia
wisdom, intelligence
#709
American
Knowing; possessor of wisdom
#1568
Cambodia
wisdom
#1570
Turkish
intelligence, wisdom
#1570
Modern coinage
wisdom and strength — from Connor
#1573
Modern coinage
wisdom — from Connor
#1600
Japanese
wisdom, knowledge
#1607
Japanese
wisdom, intellect
#1636
Albanian
wisdom, knowledge
#1642
American
The bearer of wisdom
#1654
Turkish
wisdom, intelligence
#1672
Sanskrit
knowledge, wisdom
#1677
Tamil
knowledge and wisdom
#1844
Chinese
wisdom, intellect
#1896
Swahili
intellect or wisdom
#1946
Arabic
wisdom, knowledge
#1947
Turkish
wisdom, knowledge
#1954
Korean
wisdom — from Jeom
#1967
Korean
wisdom, benevolence
#1980
Modern coinage
work, effort — from Amelia; wisdom — from Sophia
#1988
Chinese
goodness and wisdom
#1990
Japanese
wisdom, knowledge — from Chiho
#1993
Japanese
wisdom, blessing
#1997
Japanese
wisdom, cleverness
#6596
China
family, wisdom
#9310
Nigeria↑ Rising
God has given me wisdom or understanding
#9431
American↑ Rising
an alternative spelling of Wisdom
South Korea
wisdom and divine
Japan
理恵 (Rie) - Reason, wisdom + 音 (Han) - Sound

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